Frequently asked questions
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Jess is passionate about deepening her connection with people and plants!
Gather’s master gardener has 8 years of professional growing experience in: indoor hydroponics, outdoor market gardening, mushroom cultivation, and raising happy chickens. She owned her own certified-organic mixed vegetable and oyster mushroom farm for 2 years on Vancouver Island. During this time, she paired long hours in the field with lectures and field-course education:
Lectures and field-course based education at the University of Victoria to complete her Permaculture Design Certificate, 2017;
Geography and Environmental Management program at the University of Waterloo, 2018;
Organic Master Gardener Certificate from Gaia College, 2021
The next adventure led her to move to Vancouver to pursue indoor agriculture for 3 years. Her time in Vancouver has been focused on garden design and growing in small and unusual urban spaces. Today she is passionate about helping others learn how to grow their own vegetables, microgreens, mushrooms and more in whatever urban or rural environment they have access to!
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For design & build, in-person workshops & in-person coaching:
Metro Vancouver (North Van, West Van, downtown, East Van, South Van, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, Po Co, Maple Ridge, etc.) but we can also go further if you are willing to pay for travel costs and time!For virtual garden coaching:
Anywhere! We are happy to help any new gardener in Canada. Our team has experience growing food in British Columbia and Ontario. -
We offer workshops anytime between 9am-8pm.
A popular time to book a workshop is on the weekend. If this interests you then please contact us as soon as possible to ensure we can schedule a time.
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You can book a workshop anywhere from 10 business days to 6 months in advance!
We recommend booking as soon as possible if you would like to host a workshop that requires some supplies to be ordered. For example, Seedlings, soil, planters, mushroom spawn etc. -
We have some examples below but, are always developing new content and workshop ideas! We would love to hear from you if you want something more custom or have an idea for us.
Example Workshops:
Gardening SuccessContainer Gardening
Urban Gardening 101
Preparing for Fall Gardening
Mushrooms in the Garden
Tomatoes Masterclass
Hydroponics 101
Growing Microgreens
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You can book a workshop by filling out our form here! Let us know what dates. you have in mind, the type of workshop you are interested and the anticipated audience size. Jess will get back to you within 48 business hours. If you are unsure, just let Jess know you’d like to book a 15 minute call to learn more!
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⭐ SUCCESS ⭐
Many new gardeners feel overwhelmed. No wonder, a single mistake can cost you an entire growing season of your time, effort & money!
I have been working with new gardeners for years. The most effective way to increase the likelihood of success is a cohesive & well thought-out…
🌱 SET-UP 🌱
By having an experienced garden consultant design and build an edible garden with you, you are eliminating years & years beginner-level gardening mistakes that can be easily avoided.
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We are firm believers in collaboration. As your garden consultant, we are there to actively listen to your vision and ideas, offer advice, and guide you to the dream garden that you will be excited and inspired to spend time in. We are looking for folks who…
🌱 Are excited to put the work in to reimagine your space from lawn to edible garden.
🌱 Have the time & capcity to learn a new skill.
🌱 Are ready to show off their garden through photography & videography on our website & social media.
🌱 Are willing to share feedback in a kind & clear dialogue.
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To secure your spot, a deposit is required by February 5th, 2024.
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1) A non-refundable deposit of $500 will be required by February 5th, 2024 for you to guarentee the limited offer of $997.
2) The materials and supplies needed for the garden will be approved by the client before purchase. This is not included in the limited offer for new clients payment, these materials are in addition to the $997. Material and supply payment is due 7 days after an invoice is emailed.
3) The remaining amount will be due by April 1st, 2024 or 7 days after you have approved the garden design of your dreams.
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Yes, absolutely! We will start with a 1 hour garden consultation on your property for the garden consultant to measure the space, assess the environmental conditions, and develop a deeper understanding of your vision for your garden.
This special offer requires the client to live within lower mainland British Columbia.
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This special offer requires the client to live within lower mainland British Columbia.
If you live outside of Lower Mainland BC, but within Canada, you will not qualify for this offer. However, please visit our garden coaching page to learn more about our virtual services available to new gardeners. If you have any questions, contact us at: hello@gathergardeners.com.
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Yes!
We specialise in edible landscapes and gardens. We do not design, build or coach for new gardeners wanting to learn how to grow ornamental plants. ONLY EDIBLE PLANTS!
Our vision is to empower others with the knowledge & skills of growing their own food until every backyard, patio, rooftop, & kitchen counter in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia &, Coastal Vancouver Island regions are full of delicious & nutritious food. 🥕 🌽 🥬 🍅 🥦Our misson is to cultivate confidence in gardeners & to ensure they feel supported during the process of growing their own food from design ➡️ set-up ➡️ plan ➡️ seed ➡️ harvest & 🔁.
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It depends on the size of your garden.
On average, you should be able to commit to:
1) A 1-hour monthly meeting in your garden between May - September with your garden consultant.2) 2-6 hours of weekly garden work without your garden consultant such as: planting, pruning, fertilising, harvesting, etc.
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This offer requires a committment from February - September, 2024.
February & March:
You will need to be available for 3-4 hours during these months. 1-hour for an in-person design consultation on your property in February, 1-2 hours of your own time to review garden designs & ready feedback, and up to two 30 minute meetings to discuss your feedback & preferences to the garden consultant.April-May:
No formal meetings will need to be scheduled during this time; however, you may need to be available to answer questions regarding materials and supplies. In addition, your property will need to be available to your garden consultant & contractors of Gather Gardeners for the garden installation.June-September:
Once a month, a 1-hour garden coaching session will be scheduled on your property to ensure you feel supported & give you the opportunity to discuss the monthly tasks & priorities in the garden with a Master Gardener.October:
A final feedback form & testimonial from you will be greatly appreciated at this time.